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SAMARTH: Sustainable Agrarian Mission on use of Agri-Residue in Thermal Power Plants

NATIONAL MISSION ON USE OF BIOMASS IN THERMAL POWER PLANTS

Sub Group 5

Regulatory frameworks and economics

Objective

To be formed on regulatory framework and economics of biomass co-firing in coal based Thermal power plants.

Composition of Sub-Groups and their Terms of Reference

Constitution:

S. No. Member Role
1Chief Engineer (R&R), MOPGroup Head
2Representative from CERCMember
3Representative from NTPCMember
4NLC (at GM level)Member
5Representative from Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory CommissionMember
6Representative from Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory CommissionMember
7Representative from Punjab Electricity Regulatory CommissionMember
8Representative from POSOCOMember
9Representative from MNREMember
10Representative from BEEMember

Terms of Reference

  1. To consider regulatory issues in biomass co-firing.
  2. To assess economics of biomass co-firing.
  3. To look into the ways to incentivize the increased utilization of biomass in TPPS.
  4. Carbon credit and REC for use of biomass in thermal power plants.
  5. Any other issues as deemed fit/as suggested by Mission Directorate(MD) / Executive Committee (EC).
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Vision & Objectives

Vision

Conversion of Biomass to Power in an ecofriendly and cost effective manner with suitable market mechanism thereby mitigation of air quality deterioration.

उपायुक्त बाजार तंत्र के साथ पर्यावरण के अणु और सस्ते तारीके से बायोमास का बिजली में रूपांतरन जिससे वायु गुणवत्ता में सुधार हो।

Objective

(a) To increase the level of co-firing from present 5% to higher levels to have a larger share of carbon neutral power generation from the thermal power plants.

को-फायरिंग के स्तर को वर्तमान 5% से बढ़ाकर उच्च स्तर तक करना ताकि ताप विद्युत संयंत्रों से कार्बन न्यूट्रल बिजली उत्पादन का एक बड़ा हिस्सा हो सके।

(b) To take up R&D activity in boiler design to handle the higher amount of silica, alkalis in the biomass pellets.

बायोमास पेलेट्स में सिलिका, क्षार की अधिक मातृ को सम्भालने के लाई बॉयलर दीजैन में अनुसंधान गतिविधि शूरू करना।

(c) To facilitate overcoming the constraints in supply chain of bio mass pellets and agro- residue and its transport upto to the power plants.

बायोमास पेलेट्स और कृषि अवशेषों की आपूर्ति श्रृंखला में बाधाओं को दूर करने और बिजली संयंत्रों तक इसके परिवहन की सुविधा के लिए।

(d) To consider regulatory issues in biomass co-firing.

बायोमास को-फायरिंग में नियामक मुद्दों पर विचार करना।

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About SAMARTH

SAMARTH is the National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants. The mission promotes sustainable biomass co-firing, enhances biomass utilisation, strengthens supply chains and supports innovation for a cleaner and greener future.

Core Values

  • Sustainability: Promote responsible use of biomass and agricultural residue.
  • Cleaner Energy: Support biomass co-firing and improved air quality.
  • Innovation: Encourage research and development in biomass utilisation.
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What's New / Important Notices

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"List of Pellet Manufacturer Facility Assessed (Till 13 Nov 2026 17:00 Hrs) - Rev. 04" Published. Available under Policies & Standards -> Informational Policies

Standard Operating Procedure for Biomass Pellet Cofiring in PF Boilers-Rev-01

Policy Update "Comprehensive Policy for Co-firing of Biomass pellets [including Torrefied Charcoal made from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)] in Coal based Thermal Power Plants"